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DiaporamaThe Family of Jan Brueghel the Elder
1614
95.0 x 125.0 cm
Courtauld Gallery
Workshop Of Peter Paul Rubens (? – ?)
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Flemish Baroque master renowned for his dynamic compositions, rich colors, and sensual depictions of mythology, religion, and history. His influential workshop produced countless paintings that shaped European art.
Courtauld Gallery (London, United Kingdom)
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This painting celebrates family and friendship. It is a touching portrait of the family of the artist Jan Brueghel by his close friend and collaborator Peter Paul Rubens.Brueghel’s wife, Catharina, is at the heart of this intimate group, surrounded by her children Pieter and Elisabeth. Their hands meet tenderly in the centre. Rubens added the figure of Brueghel at a late stage, painting him over the darkbackground.The Brueghel family wear their finest clothes and are presented as wealthy citizens of Antwerp. Catharina’s gemstone bracelets must have been especially meaningful to the couple. Their son Pieter touches one of them and they also appear in several still-life paintings by Brueghel himself, including the one illustrated below. The dating of the work is based on the children’s perceived ages. They both died, along with their father, during the cholera epidemic of 1625.
About this artwork
- Title: The Family of Jan Brueghel the Elder
- Artist: Workshop Of Peter Paul Rubens
- Year: 1614
- Original dimensions: 95.0 x 125.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Courtauld Gallery
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Rosy Brown
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